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Chasing the men's marathon world record at Chicago 2026
Original: What would it take to break the men’s world record at the Chicago Marathon 2026?
Attention is turning to the 2026 Chicago Marathon and what conditions would be needed for a new men's world record over 26.2 miles. The course is widely regarded as one of the fastest in marathon running, and discussion centres on pacing, weather, field depth and how close the current elite athletes are to the mark.
Why now: Speculation is building ahead of the 2026 race about whether elite runners can break the men's world record on Chicago's fast course.
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